The Netherlands
Current Status: Implemented
Expected or actual implementation date or timeline
The Critical Entities Resilience Act (Wet weerbaarheid kritieke entiteiten), which implements the CER Directive in the Netherlands, was definitively adopted by the Dutch Senate on 7 July 2026. The Act will enter into force on 15 August 2026. From that date, organisations designated as critical entities will become subject to the obligations set out in the Act.
If implemented, whether a transition period applies and, if so, its duration
No formal transition period has been announced. The Act will apply from 15 August 2026. Organisations falling within scope should ensure they are prepared to comply with the new resilience, risk management and incident reporting requirements by that date.
Other important remarks/notes
The Wwke applies to designated critical entities providing essential services in sectors such as energy, water, transport, health and public administration. Unlike the Dutch NIS2 implementation (Cyberbeveiligingswet), organisations cannot self-assess their status under the Wwke; competent authorities will identify and designate entities that fall within scope. Further information on the Dutch government's approach to vital infrastructure can be found here. Key obligations include conducting periodic risk assessments, implementing resilience measures to ensure the continuity of essential services, and reporting incidents that significantly disrupt or could disrupt the provision of those services.
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